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A Burning Truth by Joyce Proell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First of all, I did read the first book, and I honestly recommend that these books be read in order. While this book can stand alone, a reader who does not know the first story may struggle to fully comprehend the book. There are several references that could potentially confuse the uninformed reader.
That being said, permit me to commend the author on book two of this series. I don’t always prefer sequels, but sometimes I do. And this is one such case. Joyce Proell has written two strong characters who are sheer delight together. I appreciated the way in which Doyle and Cady interacted, and I found myself cheering for Cady every time she stood up for herself and who she truly was. Cady’s mother and grandmother surprised me, but Addison Brown was absolutely no surprise at all. The mystery kept me going till the end, and the romance was often red-hot. I truly felt transported to the time period, and controversial issues (women working and homosexuality) were explored in a civilized, fair way.
As to the negatives, they mere quite inconsequential. There was some profanity, and I could have done without it. But because it was minimal, I was able to tolerate it. The bedroom scenes were not consummated, and embarrassing details were left out. I did not skim through the physical times with Doyle and Cady, and I even relished those moments between the two of them. Yes, there is a homosexual character, but that area is never overstated. In fact, due to the time period, it was hidden, and so again, I was not offended.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
